ZIP Code 36266 Demographics

Clay County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 36266 compared to county averages.

Total Population

6,276

↓ 55.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$46,094

↓ 4.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$168,500

↑ +16.9% vs county

Median Age

43.4 yrs

↑ 1.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.5%

↓ +14.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 36266 compares to Clay County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 36266 $46k Clay $48k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 36266 $169k Clay $144k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

9.4%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

75.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$605

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 36266 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$168,500
Down Payment (20%)$33,700
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,070P&I: $852 | Tax: $169 | Ins: $49
Rent (Local Median)
$605
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $465/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 36266, sorted by distance.

36255 12.0 mi away clay county 36278 12.4 mi away randolph county 36276 17.8 mi away randolph county 36274 24.7 mi away randolph county

About Clay County

Clay County is located in Alabama and has a total population of 14,209. The county's median household income is $48,074 and median home value is $144,100. ZIP code 36266 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Clay County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.